Content Archive: January 2020

Aircraft

First Ilyushin IL-96-400M Takes Shape

UAC mates the fuselage and outer wing sections of the IL-96 family’s latest iteration.
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Rotorcraft

Mayhew Assumes New Role as USHST Co-Chair

Helicopter training industry veteran Nick Mayhew is the new industry co-chairman of the United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST).
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TECT Aero Completes Acquisition of Triumph Nashville

Wichita-based TECT Aerospace has completed the acquisition of structural assembly operations and all associated assets in Nashville from Triumph Group.
Rotorcraft

Aussie Wallabies Feed On Copter Carrot Bombing

Australia air-dropping carrots to feed starving wildlife.
Accidents

NTSB Public Docket Reveals Crew Confusion, Training Discrepancies in Atlas Air 3591 Downing

The Boeing 767's go-around mode appeared to have been activated inadvertently when the aircraft encountered turbulence while descending to land in Houston.
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Aviation Shutters Phoenix Site, CEO Departs

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport officials weren't officially notified of the closing.
Airlines

Flybe Taciturn on Reports of Rescue Talks with UK Government

Britain’s largest regional airline appears on the brink of collapse.
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Rotorcraft

UK Rotor Ranter Fined $2,000

UK helicopter pilot fined $2,080 by the Civil Aviation Authority for on-air exchange with air traffic controller.
FBOs

FBO Profile: McClellan Jet Services

Being the FBO at a privately-owned airport has its benefits, inheriting the infrastructure from a defunct major airforce base has others.
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FBOs

Puerto Rican FBOs Report Business as Usual Post-quake

Despite the series of earthquakes that have shaken Puerto Rico and displaced thousands, the island's airports remain operational.
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